The Real Housewives of Atlanta

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Season 4

Bravo's cameras turn to the Southern states as the network presents this inside look at the Real Housewives of Atlanta. These women handle the personal dramas that affect their affluent lifestyles with a signature Southern brand of “style” and “grace.”

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E9

#15 - Unlikely Duos (Season 4 - Episode 9)

Phaedra’s ready to make her family funeral business a reality, but it’s going to take some convincing of Apollo that working with the dead isn’t as creepy as it sounds. Driven to write a hit song in every music genre, Kandi goes country and travels to Nashville to work with country music star Jo Dee Messina. Kim struggles with her oldest daughter Brielle, who begins acting up as she adjusts to life after Kim’s new baby. Seeking to put rumors to rest about her alleged tryst with a fellow Atlanta socialite’s boyfriend, NeNe meets with Marlo Hampton, and learns a lot more about her than she had expected.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 16 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E1

#14 - Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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The ladies of Atlanta are back and handling their business. Kandi branches out from her music career to start an adult toy line, while Phaedra begins her own strange undertakings. Cynthia gets the buzz going for her modeling school with a little help from celebrity runway coach Miss J. A very pregnant Kim prepares to move in to a luxury home with boyfriend, baby-daddy, and young NFL star Kroy Biermann. NeNe's stock has risen since hanging with Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice, but Sheree confronts her on a business deal gone bad.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 20 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E5

#13 - Whine Bar (Season 4 - Episode 5)

Peter’s Bar One sneak preview party is just days away when his investor bounces a $40,000 check. Cynthia may have to bail her husband out, even though she promised not to invest in the bar. Shereé has her own financial concerns and confronts her ex-husband about four years of missed child support payments. Meanwhile, Kim has a heart-to-heart with her daughter Brielle over fears that the new baby will break up the family. Kandi has her own mother-daughter chat, apologizing to Mama Joyce for the incident at her birthday party. Cynthia hosts a fashion show, where Phaedra introduces the girls to “It” couple Marlo Hampton and Charles Grant.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 15 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E12

#12 - South Africa: Just Like Home (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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The ladies arrive in Cape Town, South Africa for a 10-day adventure where it’s officially the “Smalls” (Phaedra, Shereé and Kandi) versus the “Talls” (NeNe, Cynthia and Marlo). However, Africa works its magic on them - even NeNe and Shereé put aside their differences for the first time in months. On a yacht ride in the harbor, they open up to each other about their differences and attempt to start anew. But the love-fest is only a few hours old when NeNe's new bestie, Marlo, confronts Shereé about not inviting her to a dinner party. A huge fight erupts, with NeNe playing the unlikely role of peacemaker. Back in Atlanta, with Kroy away at football camp, Kim’s feeling the pressure of being a single mother of three.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 23 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E21

#11 - Reunion (1) (Season 4 - Episode 21)

Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, the ladies of Hotlanta, Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Sheree Whitfield, Kim Zolciak get together to set the record straight on some of the most talked-about antics of the season and answer some of America's most burning questions.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 21 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E15

#10 - From Motherland to Haterville (Season 4 - Episode 15)

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The ladies head home to find more drama; NeNe's son is arrested; Kim confronts Kandi about what was said about her in Africa.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 19 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E13

#9 - Make It Rain Down in Africa (Season 4 - Episode 13)

The ladies' South African vacation continues with the "Talls" and "Smalls" moving beyond Sheree and Marlo's intense showdown. After blowing off some steam at a Cape Town nightclub, the women travel to the luxurious Shamwari game reserve. On safari, NeNe finds herself caught between the competing attention of Marlo and Cynthia, while Sheree, Phaedra, and Kandi learn about the pharmaceutical benefits of elephant dung. Later, the entire group has an opportunity to visit a South African orphanage, where they are touched by the children and leave with the sense that this trip has been a life-changing experience.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 23 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E6

#8 - Three Wigs and a Baby (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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Kim doesn’t make it to her due date and gives birth to her first baby boy. Meanwhile, Cynthia and NeNe take a business trip to New York City, where Cynthia gets advice on her new modeling school from old flame, Russell Simmons, and reveals to her best friend Kithe that she’s not altogether happy with her life in Atlanta. NeNe meets with her business partner, Famous Famiglia Pizza's co-owner, John Kolaj, who seems interested in having much more than a business relationship with her. Shereé’s mother makes a revelation which gives Shereé the resolve to take Bob to court for child support. Kandi gets Mama Joyce dolled up for an online dating profile photo shoot. Phaedra demonstrates her talents as a lawyer by getting her client out of hot water for drug charges.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 15 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E14

#7 - No Bones About It (Season 4 - Episode 14)

Fresh off of their emotional trip to the orphanage, the ladies find themselves in a place of peace and harmony with one another. They get a taste of authentic African culture, visiting a local museum and a not-so-traditional herbalist. Later, they bond over sex talk at NeNe and Marlo's cozy pajama party. But the good vibes are short-lived. Cynthia and Kandi make comments about Kim that bother Sheree so much that she decides to report back to Kim about this "betrayal."

The episode was rated 7.94 from 16 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E22

#6 - Reunion (2) (Season 4 - Episode 22)

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The Atlanta ladies gather and recall Season 4's dramas in a reunion hosted by Andy Cohen.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 16 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E4

#5 - Jewels Be Dangled (Season 4 - Episode 4)

Phaedra does the proper Southern thing and apologizes to Kim for her husband's behavior at Kim's baby shower. Shereé takes Phaedra along to see her Chateau Shereé construction site, only to find no progress has been made. Kandi plans her 35th birthday bash despite a case of the biological clock blues. The party heats up when Phaedra presents a “Ridickulous” surprise that neither Kandi – nor her mom – will ever forget. Meanwhile, Cynthia’s attempt at making peace between her husband and sister backfires, leaving her torn between her new family and her old one. Kim tries to figure out how she will handle the birth of her new son.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 17 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E18

#4 - Fresh Princes (Season 4 - Episode 18)

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Kroy returns home after a monthlong stay at football camp. Kim welcomes him with a home-cooked meal—prepared by a private chef, of course. Meanwhile, NeNe has an important conversation with her youngest son; Phaedra hosts an extravagant church ceremony for her son, but drama surfaces between Kim and Cynthia.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 15 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E19

#3 - All Pomp but No Circumstance (Season 4 - Episode 19)

With her apprenticeship at Willie Watkins' funeral home almost complete, Phaedra helps a "real" family through the grieving process. NeNe travels to LA to meet with the creators of the hit TV show Glee and entertains the idea of moving to the west coast permanently. Kandi continues to juggle her businesses by working on designs for a new Bedroom Kandi sex toy line, while Kroy visits Kim's father to have a very important man-to-man talk. Later, all the women come out to support Phaedra at a big event at City Hall where she makes an unexpected announcement.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 13 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E23

#2 - Reunion (3) (Season 4 - Episode 23)

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Atlanta's Southern belles reunite to sum up the good, the bad and the ugly of Season 4.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 16 votes.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta - S4E20

#1 - Happiness and Joy (Season 4 - Episode 20)

Cynthia hosts a model call at the Bailey Agency hoping to find Atlanta's next "it" girl. NeNe makes a major decision about her marriage, and later meets with her "business partner" John, who surprises her with another gift. Kim is also in the giving spirit and surprises her new fiance with an extravagant birthday present. Meanwhile, Kandi launches her sex-toy line in a big way, but realizes it'll take more than masseurs and vibrators to bring "happiness and joy" to the ladies.

The episode was rated 8.42 from 12 votes.

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